#WalangPasok: Palace declares March 17, 18, 22, 2016 holiday in some areas

MANILA, Philippines - Malacañang Palace has declared class and work suspensions for March 17, 18, 22, 2016 in some areas of Luzon and Mindanao.

Palace declares March 17, 18, 22, 2016 holiday in some areas


Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., Executive Secretary, by authority of President Benigno Aquino III announced that March 17 (Thursday) will be additional holiday in the City of Davao for the celebration of its “Araw ng Pasasalamat” based on proclamation no. 1234.

Ochoa also announced proclamation no. 1237 declaring special non-working holiday in the province of Masbate for its 115th Foundation Day on March 18 (Friday).

"It is but fitting and proper that the people of the Province of Masbate be given full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies," the proclamation stated.

In addition, proclamation no. 1231 declared March 22 (Tuesday) as special holiday in the province of Cavite for the celebration of the birth anniversary of General Emilio Aguinaldo, the first President of the Republic of the Philippines.

On Friday, March 11, Ochoa also announced class and work suspensions in Antipolo for its 18th cityhood anniversary celebration on April 4 (Monday).



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